Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 24 Sun Ba’s Revenge

Chapter 24: Chapter 24 Sun Ba’s Revenge

"Boss, in those clothes, you simply look dashing and captivating, a hit with everyone!"

Inside the Luo Family’s old residence, Luo Jiuying was looking at Lin Fan who had just changed into his new attire.

The sorry state he was in when he had arrived made him look like a beggar.

But now, with a change of clothes, he seemed instantly full of life.

"Enough with the flattery, I’ve found a solution to your dilemma already."

Lin Fan naturally knew what had prompted Luo Jiuying’s change in attitude.

But he didn’t call him out, instead, he smiled as he walked over to the chessboard and stretched out his hand to place a black piece onto it.

The smile that had been spread across Luo Jiuying’s face suddenly froze.

"How... how can you make such a move... Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! This move allows advancement or retreat. I’ve been troubled by this endgame for a whole ten years, and today I’ve finally found a move that breaks through!"

After staring for a long while, Luo Jiuying could only look up and give a thumbs up.

Lin Fan’s skill in chess was simply on the level of a modern grandmaster.

"Can we skip the brown-nosing and get to the point? You said you had some confidential news to tell me, so what is it?"

Lin Fan sat at the tea table, asking out of curiosity.

He had been bored at work today and had also looked up information on Luo Jiuying.

As the Alliance Hierarch of the Martial Alliance in Jiangning, his power was far greater than imagined.

He had over a thousand disciples and followers.

Many were in key positions in wealthy households.

Thus, he had formed close alliances with Jiangning’s rich.

"Boss, before discussing the confidential matter, I must apologize to you. Out of curiosity, I conducted an investigation on you..."

Luo Jiuying had already stood up and was bowing with his hands clasped as he spoke.

This was a gesture of respect from a junior to an elder.

Seeing this, Luo Shaoyong, who was nearby, was somewhat puzzled.

The difference in their status seemed to be reversed.

"There’s no need to apologize. I’m actually curious to know, what did you find out?"

Lin Fan was holding his teacup, his eyes smiling as he looked at the other person.

It would be strange if he hadn’t looked into his own background after such incidents.

But how could his files possibly be accessed by the small Jiangning Martial Alliance?

"It seems you’re a master who hides his skills well, I indeed couldn’t find anything. However, I did discover something else."

Luo Jiuying’s face was full of embarrassment.

He hadn’t been able to find any information about Lin Fan.

But he did find out about the incidents that had happened since Lin Fan arrived in Jiangning.

"Sun Ba, whom you taught a lesson before, can now get out of bed. He has already gathered his followers and is preparing to take revenge on you!"

"It seems he hasn’t learned his lesson."

Lin Fan was unsurprised; after all, Sun Ba was a prominent figure in the underworld.

Having been beaten up by Lin Fan, he would certainly seek revenge unless he wanted to retire.

"This Sun Ba is no simple character. He’s the head of the Green Dragon Sect and has been rooted here for decades, becoming a local overlord. He also has the support of forces from the provincial city, and his connections are very strong, which is why he can do as he pleases in Jiangning."

Luo Jiuying hurriedly shared the information he had gathered with Lin Fan.

"I’ve heard that he has arranged for some people to kidnap your wife, Ning Mengyao, and then lure you out. They’re going to draw lots tonight to choose who will make the move, and they’ll act by tomorrow at the latest. So, I wanted to ask you, boss, whether you want me to take care of that guy in advance to avoid any trouble for you?"

The existence of the Martial Alliance was neither wholly good nor bad, but it had its fingers in both pies.

Eliminating a notorious scoundrel like Sun Ba would simply be a small effort.

But of course, Luo Jiuying wouldn’t carry out such an action secretly.

Otherwise, how could he make Lin Fan owe him a favor?

"No need, I’ll handle this myself. If you have new information, just let me know."

Lin Fan narrowed his eyes.

He didn’t want to owe too much to people.

Besides, protecting his wife was undoubtedly his own responsibility.

Although the relationship between the two was quite awkward, if anything happened to Meng Yao,

the knife with a mysterious history would lose its trace.

"Alright, I’ll have someone continue to follow this lead and make sure there are no issues," Luo Jiuying assured.

After a brief chat, Luo Jiuying escorted Lin Fan out the door.

"Dad, he’s just a young lad talented in chess. Don’t you think you’re being a bit too polite to him?" Luo Shaoyong watched as Luo Jiuying treated Lin Fan with great respect.

The reverence he had for Lin Fan seemed somewhat exaggerated.

Even if the other party was skilled in chess, was there a need to go to such lengths?

"It’s because your experience is too shallow. Do you really think his only skill is playing chess?"

Luo Jiuying sighed and turned towards the hall.

After dismissing the servants, he spoke again.

"How is the investigation into his background coming along?"

"I really can’t find anything. It’s as if he appeared out of thin air. I’m still looking."

Luo Shaoyong hurriedly replied.

"It’s not that you can’t find it, but rather that you lack the qualifications. Although he possesses medical skill, his bearing is entirely that of a military man. Do you know how terrifying someone can be if they’re connected to the Department of War and have sealed records?"

As Luo Jiuying spoke, he picked up the clothes Lin Fan had changed out of and examined them carefully.

"At most, he might be someone from a special military unit. That doesn’t necessarily mean he’s that formidable."

Luo Shaoyong was still somewhat unconvinced.

He had encountered many people who retired from the military.

And they weren’t particularly strong.

"Try on this set of clothes."

Luo Jiuying handed the worn garments to Luo Shaoyong.

Although baffled, he obediently put them on.

"Dad, what’s the issue with these?"

Looking at the clothes that seemed fit for a beggar, Luo Shaoyong asked with confusion.

Apart from being tattered, there was nothing unusual about them.

"What do you think caused these clothes to tear?"

Instead of explaining, Luo Jiuying continued with his inquiry.

"Aren’t they just ripped, maybe he wore these clothes into the jungle?"

Luo Shaoyong glanced at the garment that was almost reduced to rags.

They couldn’t possibly be so badly shredded by scratches alone.

"Wrong. These aren’t torn by external forces, but exploded from the strain of Vigorous Energy. All the tears are from the inside out, which means he suddenly exerted force, bringing his body into a peak state, with Inner Strength emanating outward. And to be this powerful... do you think even if you trained for another ten years, you’d be able to burst out of this garment?"

The analysis by Luo Jiuying prompted Luo Shaoyong to inspect it more closely.

"Dad, that’s hard to believe. How strong and domineering must one’s Vigorous Energy be to burst a garment like this?"

Luo Shaoyong was also considered one of the stronger young Martial Cultivators of Jiangning.

But no matter how hard he tried, he could not possibly cause a garment to burst.

After all, not everyone can turn into the Hulk.

"So I’ve concluded that his strength is already beyond our imagination. Put it this way, if he wanted to kill me, it would only take a thought. Add to that a military background and classified files, do you think we can afford to provoke such a powerhouse?"

Luo Jiuying leaned back in his chair, taking a deep breath.

"But if he truly had such formidable and overwhelming prowess, why isn’t his name on the Dragon and Tiger List?"

Luo Shaoyong looked at the tattered clothes in his hand.

In his mind, only the masters on the Huaxia Dragon and Tiger List would have such abilities.

Yet anyone at the very least on par with Luo Jiuying was of a similar age.

"Not everyone likes that kind of empty fame, especially the people from the military department. They care about honor, not reputation. Haven’t you realized from our few encounters that he’s the type to quietly make a fortune? You must avoid provoking such people, or you never know when he might strike from behind."

Luo Jiuying picked up his teacup, heaving a long sigh.

"So now you understand, right? You need to treat him with even more respect than you do me. Following him, you definitely won’t be at a loss. You know, Li Yizhen, that old guy, has already called his granddaughter Li Qiqi to come back home immediately. He’s planning to use her charm to tie down this big tree. Ah, if only I had a granddaughter of the right age!"